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A review by leslierholm
Killer Dolphin by Ngaio Marsh
5.0
I have just about completed replacing all my Ngaio Marsh mysteries, and this one has always been my favorite. Once again Alleyn solving a murder at the theater when writer/director/producer Peregrin Jay writes a play about an artifact he sees; the actual glove of Hamnet Shakespeare, made by his grandfather and passed down by Joan Hart. The glove is on display at the newly refurbished Dolphin Theater.
We receive very good clues and hints throughout and there is a decent chance of figuring out who the murderer is - and why. But of course, there are red herrings and everyone seems to act suspiciously.
One thing I am so grateful to Marsh for is her reluctance to throw in a new murder whenever she thinks we might be becoming bored. Most often in her books it's one and done, thankfully. If anyone is new to the Roderick Alleyn mysteries, this one is a very good place to start.
We receive very good clues and hints throughout and there is a decent chance of figuring out who the murderer is - and why. But of course, there are red herrings and everyone seems to act suspiciously.
One thing I am so grateful to Marsh for is her reluctance to throw in a new murder whenever she thinks we might be becoming bored. Most often in her books it's one and done, thankfully. If anyone is new to the Roderick Alleyn mysteries, this one is a very good place to start.